UK Bin Collection Finder

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About the UK Bin Collection Finder Tool

Quick access to your council's bin collection schedule. Use your UK postcode to find your Local Authority and instantly search their official website for waste and recycling dates.

Enter a UK postcode to find your local council and search their website for bin collection dates.

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In-Depth Guide

How to use — UK Bin Collection Tool

This tool helps you quickly find your local council’s bin collection page using a postcode lookup. It does not host council schedules — instead it opens a Google search (pre-filtered for your postcode) where the council’s bin-collection page typically appears at the top of the results. Use that council page to view your exact collection dates and local guidance.

How to use

Enter a full UK postcode.
Type a full postcode (e.g. SW1A 1AA) and make sure it’s complete -- the tool looks up the council based on postcode.
Press Check bin collection dates.
The button opens a Google search in a new tab or window. That search is pre-populated for your postcode and is intended to surface the correct local council bin collection page near the top of the results.
Click the council link in the Google results.
The council website normally appears as the first result. Open it to view your collection calendar, accepted items, presentation rules, and any bank-holiday changes.
If the council page doesn’t appear or you land on a generic results page
Try re-entering the full postcode, searching the council name shown in the results (e.g., “Haringey council bin collection”), or use the council’s website search to find “bin collection” or “waste collection” pages.

Typical use cases

Quickly locating your council’s bin collection page when you only know the postcode.
New residents who need to find local recycling rules and collection dates fast.
People checking bank-holiday changes — the council page will show any adjusted collection days.
Landlords or caretakers who need a fast route to the correct council guidance for multiple properties.

Key factors & tips

Full postcode required
The tool is postcode-based and works best with a full postcode (including the space). Partial postcodes or town names may not reliably return the correct council.
We surface a Google search, not the council data
Because council websites differ in structure and availability, the tool sends a targeted Google search that usually places the council’s official bin-collection page at the top.
If Google doesn’t show the council result
Try searching for “[Your council name] bin collection” or visit the council’s main website and search for “waste” or “bin collection” from their site navigation.
Mobile behaviour
On mobile the button will open your browser’s Google search page or app. Allow pop-ups/tabs if your browser blocks them.
Privacy note
The postcode is used only to build a Google search link in your browser — the tool does not store or forward your address details to a server.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why does the tool open Google instead of showing collection dates here?

Council bin schedules are published differently by each local authority (different pages, feeds, or login-protected systems). To reliably point you to the correct official page, the tool opens a targeted Google search for your postcode so you can click through to the council’s own information.

What if I don’t see my council’s page in the search results?

Try these steps: 1) Re-enter the full postcode including the space; 2) Search for “[council name] bin collection” (the council name often appears in the results); 3) Visit the council’s homepage and use its site search for “bin collection”, “waste collection” or “calendar”.

Is my postcode sent to a server or stored?

No — the postcode is only used client-side to construct a Google search URL that opens in your browser. The tool does not store postcode data on the server.

Why do neighbouring houses sometimes show different results?

Council boundaries and collection zones can be very local (street-by-street). The council’s bin page uses the full postcode to return the exact schedule for a property, so small postcode differences can change the shown collection day.

What should I do if a collection is missed or the council website is unclear?

Use the council website’s “report a missed collection” or contact details (usually displayed on the bin-collection page) to notify them directly. If you can’t find the reporting page, call the council’s main switchboard for waste services.

Does the tool work outside the UK?

No — this tool is designed for UK postcodes and local councils only.

Disclaimer: This tool helps you find your council’s bin collection information by opening a targeted Google search. It does not host or guarantee the contents of council pages. For authoritative schedules, rules, or reporting missed collections, always rely on your local council’s official website.